Proclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 4/24/2019
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, Jazz music’s birthplace of the United States is recognized worldwide; and
WHEREAS, April 30th is recognized as International Jazz Day due to the efforts of
renowned Jazz Musician, Herbie Hancock; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, the Smithsonian Institute recognized April as Jazz Appreciation
Month, to celebrate the heritage and history of Jazz music; and
WHEREAS, Jazz music promotes quality, mutual respect, freedom of expression and
reinforces the importance of cultural awareness and diversity; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William “Doc” Jones incorporated the non-profit organization,
“International Jazz Day, AZ Foundation” in 2015 to promote peace and connect
cultures.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the City of Glendale, Arizona, on
behalf of the City Council do hereby proclaim April 27 and 28, 2019 as:
International Jazz Weekend
in the City of Glendale and I strongly encourage all our citizens to recognize and
participate to support this worthy event.
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 24th day of April 2019.
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MAYOR
Attest:
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK